RCA Satellite TV Antenna - Manual (Page 8)

4 Preparing for Installation
Installation Overview
Installation Overview
The manual is organized into steps that need to be performed in the order
presented.
Preparing for Installation
• Complete a General Site Survey – Visually survey your location to make sure
it is suitable.
• Obtain Dish Pointing Coordinates – Use the on-screen menu system to
obtain the exact coordinates (azimuth and elevation) for pointing the dish.
Directions for using on-screen menus can be found in your receiver manual.
• Select the Precise Mounting Site – Use the dish pointing coordinates to
conduct a precise site survey to determine the exact mounting site.
• Estimate Cable Requirements – Based on your mounting site, you will decide
where you want the cable to enter your house, and measure how many feet of
cables you need to complete the connection.
• Begin Dish Assembly – Attach the reflector to the support arm so that you
can preset the correct elevation.
• Set the Elevation on Dish – This is an important step. Making sure that your
elevation setting is correct will help you to more easily obtain the signal later
on.
Mounting the Mast
• Mount the Mast – Step-by-Step mounting instructions for each mounting
option.
Completing the Final Installation
• Level the Mast – The mast must be level to obtain the signal.
• Complete the Dish Assembly – Place the dish on the mast and connect the
RG-6 coaxial cable to the LNB, and attach the LNB to the support arm.
• Route the Cables to the Grounding Block – Attach a grounding block to the
house and route the cables from the dish to the grounding block. Also, route
grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building ground.
• Run the Cables from Grounding Block into the House – Run the RG-6 cable
from the grounding block into the house and to the back of the receiver.
• Make the Final Connections to the Receiver – Connect the RG-6 to the
satellite input on the receiver, and make the phone line connection.
• Acquire and Fine-Tune the Satellite Signal – Use the on-screen signal meter
to check for a signal. Once the signal is obtained, adjust dish pointing to
achieve maximum signal strength for your location.
• Order Satellite Programming – Call the service providers to order satellite
programming.